Cesarean section is a common treatment for canine and feline dystocia. Ovariohysterectomy may or may not be recommended concurrently. There are apparently no data in the literature providing evidence to guide decision-making regarding the advantages and disadvantages of performing these procedures...

This second part on caesarean operations in dogs and cats is devoted to the realization of the surgical intervention and the management of newborns before their departure from the clinic.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to perform neonatal clinical assessments at birth to identify newborn kittens at risk according to type of delivery, thus allowing immediate intervention and increasing their chances of survival. Methods: This study compared Apgar scores, reflexes and clinical...

The importance and implications of small animal neonatology were underestimated until recent times. Despite the recent increasing interest for this branch of veterinary medicine, however, perinatal mortality rates in canine and feline species remain high, representing an important challenge for the ...

Background: The incidence of dystocia in cats is relatively low compared to that in other pet and farm animals. However, when dystocia occurs in cats, manual, medicinal or surgical intervention is required. Objectives: Here, we report a caesarean section (C-section) in a Bangladeshi domestic cat...

The purpose of this study was to describe a case of inguinal gravid hysterocoele in a cat in Brazil. Case: A 1-year-old female feline without history of trauma with increased of volume in the inguinal region was referred for clinical evaluation [date not given]. Due to the presence of three...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe the incidence of feline dystocia with respect to breed. Methods: The data used were reimbursed claims for veterinary care insurance and/or life insurance claims in cats registered in a Swedish insurance database from 1999-2006. Results: The...

A cat was reported with the history of greenish vaginal discharge and overdue pregnancy of about 3 days. One dead foetus was already removed manually by a local vet. Abdominal palpation and per vaginal examination revealed presence of one dead foetus inside the birth canal which was later confirmed ...

This article aims at presentation of important issues associated with obstetric aid for parturient queen. Physiological or pathological course of parturition plays a key role in feline reproduction. It determines to a great degree breeding success, providing live and viable newborns. Dystocia seems ...

This article describes the physiological process of pregnancy in cats, pregnancy diagnosis using radiography and ultrasonography, the need for a caesarean section, providing a balanced diet to pregnant cats, maintaining current vaccination and deworming records and testing for blood groups in the...